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  • Posted: Jul 22, 2024
    Deadline: Not specified
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    Sanlam Investments East Africa (SIEA) is a leading fund manager in the region and has a strong record of accomplishment in service delivery and performance,with over KShs 230 billion (approximately US$ 2.3 billion) in assets under management. SIEA is part of the Sanlam Group, through its subsidiary Sanlam Emerging Markets. The Sanlam Group is a leading financial services group with operations in more than 30 African countries and a primary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
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    Branch Sales Manager

    Purpose:

    The Branch Sales Manager is responsible for driving the sales growth and profitability for the branch.

    Primary responsibilities:
    Sales strategy and planning:

    • Recruit, train and mentor independent agents and brokers
    • Drive sales growth, achieve the set branch sales budgets profitably.
    • Develop and execute effective sales strategies for the branch.
    • Set clear sales targets and objectives.
    • Monitor performance metrics and adjust strategies as needed.

    Customer relationship management:

    • Build and maintain strong intermediary relationships.
    • Address customer inquiries, complaints, and feedback promptly.
    • Ensure excellent customer experience.

    Market analysis and competitor research:

    • Stay informed about market trends, customer preferences, and competitors.

    Brand building:

    • Enhance brand visibility and reputation.
    • Deliver exceptional service to build a positive reputation.

    Person Specifications
    Academic and Professional Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration: Marketing Insurance or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
    • Diploma in Insurance from AlIK ACII or its equivalent from a recognized institution: and Member of AIK /ACII or a relevant professional body.

    Experience

    • Minimum of eight (8) years' relevant experience

    Skills and Attributes

    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong people-management and team player skills. Excellent planning and organization skills.
    • Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills. Knowledgeable with industry's rules and regulations; and
    • Results driven, and customer focused

    Deadline -  26 July 2024

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    Senior Accountant

    Purpose:

    The main purpose of the job is to ensure timely delivery of financial information to the management to aid in planning, decision making and communication of financial information to Stakeholders. The role will be responsible for the Reporting and Treasury functions of the organization..

    Primary responsibilities:

    • Oversee the management and improvement of the company's entire financial accounting monitoring and reporting systems.
    • Oversee the treasury function including cash flow management to meet operational requirements.
    • Reinsurance accounting: Monthly reconciliations and sign offs with reinsurers and enhancing collections.
    • Risk and compliance management; develop, review and enhance financial operating policies, standard operating procedures, and other bookkeeping controls (checklists and reconciliations).
    • Responsible for technical implementation of accounting standards.
    • Liaise with the ICT team to give assurance on system integrity and accuracy of the output from the system.
    • Put in place processes that guarantee compliance with regulatory requirements and filings including IRA, KRA, UFAA and any other regulator as is required from time to time.
    • Risk champion for the finance department and intermediate between finance and risk and compliance department.
    • Liaise with the various heads of department in the annual budgeting process.
    • Oversee the expenditure process to ensure the budget holders take charge of their costs and that the company operates within the approved budgets.
    • Maintain good relations with company business partners including suppliers, banks, auditors and regulators.
    • Assist in the preparation of Board papers and provide relevant advice to the Business on financial and compliance matters.
    • Liaise with auditors, actuary and tax advisors to ensure timely audit of final accounts. Identify, implement and benchmark best practices in all the above-highlighted areas. Carry out any other duties as may be required from time to time for efficiency and effectiveness.

    Person Specifications
    Academic Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance and Accounting or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

    Professional Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/ Marketing/ Insurance or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
    • CPA K/ACCA or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
    • Member of ICPAK or a relevant professional body.

    Experience

    • Minimum of eight (8) years' relevant experience.
    • Insurance Industry experience a MUST.

    Skills and Attributes

    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
    • Ability to lead a team and promote process improvement; Strong understanding of application of reinsurance; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Financial planning and strategy:
    • Industry awareness;
    • Ownership and commitment; and
    • Strong attention to detail and a passion for customer service excellence.
    • Strong preference will be given to candidates with the requisite qualifications, skills and experience.

    Deadline -  22 July 2024

    Method of Application

    If your career aspirations match this exciting opportunity, please submit your detailed curriculum through email address: hrvacancies@sanlam.co.ke

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